Help me with a dilemma

So I got a job offer Friday from a not-a-big-name company for a decent amount of money.

And I was about to take it.

Then, moments ago, I got a job offer from a famous, semi-powerful person to work for a very well-known company for a not-so-great amount of money. Actually, a really pathetic amount of money.

So my question is: What should I do?

Well, obviously I'm going to go where the money's at. But is that the wrong thing to do? Should I go with the big-name company. And trust me: This is a big name! I'd get to boast that I work for this big name, for this famous person.

Or should I go for the small company that's only been around for a few years, which really wants me. And is willing to pay me more.

Depends upon how many opportunities are available for you in the current job market. If pickings are slim and the smaller company is stable (in other words: do you think it'll be around in 5 or 10 years), then go for the money.

If your career history lacks a big name and you think it'll be smarter for you to earn less for a few years and then split if they don't talk turkey, then that might be smarter.

Well is there room to advance at the big-name company? If you can bust your ass for a year or two and be making what you would make at the smaller company, it be worth it. But to just work at this company just to brag about it when you're making pathetic money, would be stupid.

Well is there room to advance at the big-name company? If you can bust your ass for a year or two and be making what you would make at the smaller company, it be worth it. But to just work at this company just to brag about it when you're making pathetic money, would be stupid.

Damn: I think I'm going to actually e-mail this famous person back and turn down the offer.

I mean, it's insulting.

When I say pathetic, I mean pathetic.

But dang, I had a high regard for this person.

And he throws me peanuts?

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Obviously your worth is more that what this famous person is willing to extend to you. I suggest you go where the money and fun are. Piece of mind regarding liking your job, your self-worth and being able to pay your bills far outweigh the ability to say "I work for so-and-so" when in reality they don't pay shit.

Obviously your worth is more that what this famous person is willing to extend to you. I suggest you go where the money and fun are. Piece of mind regarding liking your job, your self-worth and being able to pay your bills far outweigh the ability to say "I work for so-and-so" when in reality they don't pay shit.